African Cup of Nations 20 - 23 January 2008

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Sunday 20 January 2008	Home	Draw	Away	BPP
Ghana v Guinea (17:00GMT)	8/13	14/5	25/4	102%	Details »
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Monday 21 January 2008	Home	Draw	Away	BPP
Namibia v Morocco (15:00GMT)	7/1	3/1	4/7	101%	Details »
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Nigeria v Ivory Coast (17:00GMT)	21/10	23/10	7/5	104%	Details »
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Mali v Benin (19:30GMT)	19/25	5/2	9/2	104%	Details »
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Tuesday 22 January 2008	Home	Draw	Away	BPP
Egypt v Cameroon (17:00GMT)	12/5	9/4	13/10	104%	Details »
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Sudan v Zambia (19:30GMT)	11/4	23/10	6/5	102%	Details »
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Wednesday 23 January 2008	Home	Draw	Away	BPP
Tunisia v Senegal (17:00GMT)	2/1	11/5	17/10	102%	Details »
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South Africa v Angola (19:30GMT)	13/10	9/4	9/4	105%	Details »
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[Wanderer89]

Ivory coast at 7/5, my favourites for the competiton. Just think they have too much quality for nigeria so this is my 1st bet for the competition.

[Federer No1]

Mali
GK: M.Sidibé (Pasgiannia,Greece), S.Diakité (StadeMalien), O.Sissoko (Metz)
DF: A.Coulibaly (Lens), S.Diamouténé (Lecce), A.Tamboura (Helsingborg), B.S.Koné (Fès, Morocco), C.Kanté (Nice), M.Coulibaly (MouloudiaAlger,Algeria), S.Traoré (Auxerre), A.Sidibé (DjolibaAC)
MF: M.L.Sissoko (Liverpool), S.Kéita (Sevilla), M.Diarra (RealMadrid), B.Touré (Levadiakos,Greece), D.Sidibé (Châteauroux), D.Diakité (Nice), S.Dembélé (DjolibaAC)
FW: F.O.Kanoute (Sevilla), D.Traoré (LokMoscow), M.Sidibé (StokeCity), M.Diallo (QatarSC), M.Dissa (Roulers,Belgium)
Coach: Jean Francois Jodar (FRA)

Benin
GK: C.Rachad (WikkiTourists,Nigeria), Y.Djidonou (RedStar,Fra), V.Amoussou (Mogas90)
DF: R.Bocco (AccringtonSt,Eng), A.Gaspoz (Bagnes,Switzerl), D.Chrysostome (Casale,Ita), A.K.Adénon (AssecM,IvoryCoast), A.Adjamonsi (Créteil,Fra), S.Tchomogo (EastRiffa,Bah), N.Séka (Fyn,Den), T.M.Aï (Panthères), A.Rouga (Rennes)
MF: J.Ahouéya (Sion,Switzerl), O.Tchomogo (Portimonense,Por), S.Sessègnon (LeMans), M.Ogoubiyi (EtoileSahel), J.Okétola (ThandaRoyalZ,SA), D.Koukou (Soleil)
FW: R.Omotoyossi (Helsingborgs), W.Oladipupo (JSKabylie,Alg), A.Maïga (Créteil,Fra), S.Soglo (Energie), O.Abdoulaye (Buffles)
Coach: Reinhard Fabisch (GER)

i think Mali straight win @ 1.70 is a good try for this 1st round of ACN.Mali got good player on their team like Kanoute Diarra Sisoko or Keita.In defence Coulibaly Kanté Traoré play regulary in french championship.Benin got not very wonderfull player and with team like Ivory Coast or Nigeria in their group Mali must start this ACN with a victory

Mali @ 1.70 interwetten 7/10

[Wanderer89]

From the reviews i've heard on sudan at 11/4 to beat zambia, is this worth a small punt?

[Sambuca]

what's can you say me about Namibia? Marocco could win easily?

[Tiuris]

I think Marocco won 2-0...

[Tulenos]

Any special reason for that particular scoreline, Tiuris?

Welcome to PL, btw

[El NihiL]

Originally Posted by Sambuca

what's can you say me about Namibia? Marocco could win easily?

Seems but you should take into consideration the fact that the death of Ben Bamfuchile two weeks ago might give an extra motivation to Namibian players tough they have no any familiar names in the squad....Odds are not tasty....

Agree about Mali pick.. seems reasonable at 1.70s...I might put some or use it in a double not sure yet

[bohemian]

I'm on overs for this tournement, hopefully it will be as profitable as the Copa America..three games tomorrow.
Nigeria Ivory Coast - Yakubu v Drogba overs here at 2.3 and I'll also take Kanoutes Mali at 2.25.2 singles and a double.
I'll keep my powder dry for tomorrows first game Morocco Namibia

[Tulenos]

Welcome to PL, bohemian

You might want to consult the past result as the tourney is a notoriously under event - even the first match was rather an under affair, despite being a one-way traffic - well, the first goal was a gifted penalty, the second was a nice goal, and the third came from blue sky - a well hit ball. OK, there was the woodwork hit twice in the first half, but the match was not a particularly goals-galore looking affair. I might think of backing the overs in the Mali match, but that's it.

[kevshat]

4pts Ivory Coast 0AH vs Nigeria 1.78 Ladbrokes

Ivory Coast look the strongest side in the competition on paper and although they didn't make it past the 1st group at the world cup, they did show their class and quality which they possess. In Didier Drogba they have probably the best striker in the tournament. Salomon Kalou and the Kone's are good backup's. In midfield, Yaya Toure and Didier Zokora are all household names as are the Arsenal duo of Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Eboue at the back. Nigeria have a strong squad especially in their forward line with Yakubu, Martins, Kanu and Utaka in their squad here. John Obi Mikel is the star man in the midfield and dynamic left back Taye Taiwo will be a danger from freekicks. This promises to be the best game of the whole 1st stage but Ivory Coast look really strong on paper and if anyone edges this I think it will be them.

[kevshat]

And one for the later match.

5pts Mali -0.5AH vs Benin 1.72 Ladbrokes

As I've said earlier in the Mali outright writeup, they have a very good record in the ANC and they have the ideal chance to get their campaign underway with a win here. Freddy Kanoute has been in good form for Sevilla and he should have too much for the Benin defence. Diarra and Sissoko should shield the Mali defence well and with Benin not being used to the big stage I think Mali will win this one. Very few of these Benin players play in the top leagues in Europe and the fact they have an Accrington Stanley player in their squad shows the level they have and despite being held to two draws in qualifying by Benin, I'm confident Mali will win this one.

[meatman]

Morocco -1.25 AH @ 1.92 Pinnacle 3/10

Morocco cant afford to slip up in this game if they are to realistically consider qualifying for the Quarter finals. Personally I know little about Namibia but nobody is suggesting that they could be a surprise force in this tournament. On paper Morocco look to have a decent enough squad, one which I believe could come unstuck against Guinea and Ghana, but should be good enough today. Like I said, they just cant afford not to win, and ideally they need to win by a big margin, goal difference could prove to be vital. I’d imagine Namibia will line up with a really defensive formation making themselves hard to break down, but surely Morocco will eventually crack them. I nearly bet the -1 AH but id rather stake less and go for the -1.25 option. Morocco should really have a fairly easy ride, something like 2-0 or 3-0



Ivory Coast (0) AH @ 1.78 Ladbrokes 4/10

This is the big match of the day and between the best two teams in the groups. But I feel the Ivories are the better side and should probably be able to outscore their opponents. When you look at the quality that they have in attack its difficult to see them struggling to score goals. Nigeria should also be a threat upfront, but overall I’d say they are 2nd best here. A draw probably wouldn’t be a bad result for either side which is why the best bet is perhaps on the 0AH. Ladbrokes offer 1.78 on the Ivories which is just a bit too high IMO. This is a really key game for myself personally because if the Ivory Coast can win it, then my outright bet for them to win the group will look really good, pretty much complete as long as they do a job on Mali. Nigeria cant be underestimated but I feel they will end up losing here.




Mali -0.75 AH @ 2.01 Pinnacle 5/10

This is an absolute must win for Mali if they are to have any realistic chance of qualifying for the quarter finals. I’d imagine the Ivory Coast and Nigeria will make light work of these minnows so Mali as well simply must do the same. They must also consider trying to win by a decent margin because goal difference could prove to be pivotal in this group. Benin actually held Mali to a couple of draws in the qualifying for this competition, but it’d be a shock if they could do it again. Mali might not have the class of Nigeria or the Ivories, but they still have a lot of decent players. Someone like Freddy Kanoute should be good enough to unlock this defence, presumably Benin will just line up with a rigid tight formation and it’ll be up to Mali to break them down. I have no worries taking the favourites on the -0.75 AH @ 2.01. It actually looks like a terrific value bet to me.

[adam7982]

Hello Everyone

Today i am thinking of a treble

Morocco
Mali
Ivory Coast
Pays 5/1

Firstly Morocco is a risk i agree they should have enough to beat Namibia but in saying that i have never seen Namibia play so maybe i am betting on the history of morocco over Namibia which may prove costly but i will stick with history for know.

Ivory coast vs nigeria tough game to call as Nigeria's manager said this is the best prep they have had for the tournament. both teams will not want to lose so a draw is possible but i just think....ivory coast will have the edge and drogba to prove the difference.

Mali have a good enough side to maybe make the quater finals with kanoute looking a real player these days they should have enough to win this game.

Any thoughts please?

[Padrino]

Hello boys, what do you think about Nigeria-Ivory Coast both to score

[adam7982]

Originally Posted by Padrino

Hello boys, what do you think about Nigeria-Ivory Coast both to score

There is a very good chance of this considering both teams attacking abilities

[modo]

Only Morocco.

[adam7982]

Hmmm am still stuck if i should bet on I coast....i want to but something inside me is saying draw draw

[Wanderer89]

Considering the ivory coast and mali double also Namibia not to score. Ivory coast match both teams to score does sound like a good bet

[Djslutmonkey]

I've read a lot about how Mali are a good e/w punt for this tournament at a good price, but today they face what is on paper the weakest team in the group. Logically one would conclude that they will desperately want to win his one to set them up for the games against Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

You can get around 1.7 - is this value? They are 47 places above them in World Rankings (47 to 94), which suggests that they should be comfortable victors.